Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
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SSRIs block the reabsorption of
seratonin in the brain
effects of SSRIs
symptoms improve in 10-14 days
energy in 4-7 days
mood/concentration/interest 7-20 days
full effect in 4 weeks
Fluoxetine
Prozac
Pro's fluctuate- they are bad then good
long half life
activating
decreased appitite
somnolence and lethargy uncomommon
appears to cause the most short-term weight loss and activation compared to other SSRIs
Sertaline
Zoloft
Sertra wants to but a loft
low side effects
half life 26 hours (John is 26)
john has to eat before taking
john has dry mouth
low mania induction in biploar
Paroxetine
Paxil
Paris Packs (PAX) for Pilates
somnolence is common
anticholingeric effects common
half life 21 years (21 years old to go to paris)
appears to cause the most sedation
low mania Induction
Citalopram
Celexa
Cita is going to PRAM in a Lexus
not good for anxiety
low side effect profile
minimal effect on norepinephrine and dopamine
Excitalopram
Lexapro
Lexie needs an ESCape for 4 weeks
active isomer of citalopram
takes.4 weeks to act
10-20 mg
GAD and MDD
Vilazodone Hydrochloride
Viibryd
Vila Hydro the Bryd
titrated (taken orally)
10 mg then 20 mg then 40 mg
Vortioxetine
Trintellix
VORTex teLLaport
indicated for MDD
Fluoxamine
Luvox
FLUv the LUV
appears to be the most GI upset (fluffs the stomach too much)